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Photo of the Week: Crashing Waves in Aruba

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Brent Miller, who sent in this beautiful shot of crashing waves on the coast of Aruba. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name and the location of the […]

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Solving the Caribbean Air Tax Problem

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It’s been an issue in the Caribbean for years: air taxes.  But now, the tide seems to be turning, with the recent news that the Caribbean Community would be launching a review of taxes and fees on airline tickets in the region.  To learn more about the issue, and ways to solve it, Caribbean Journal […]

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A New Floating Waterpark in Puerto Rico

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Puerto Rico’s Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve resort has debuted the island’s first-ever floating waterpark.  The waterpark, which is open only to hotel guests, has an obstacle course, a climbing wall, a swing into the ocean, monkey bars and a slide into the ocean, among other features.  The resort, which is home to the largest lagoon […]

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Air Europa Launches New Dominican Republic Flights

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Air Europa has launched new flights to the Dominican Republic, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Spain-based carrier has kicked off new service between Madrid and Samana.  It’s the first flight from Madrid to the increasingly hot destination in the Dominican Republic.  270 tourists arrived this week on the first flight to El Catey International Airport, […]


A New Floating Waterpark in Puerto Rico

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI Rock House Harbour Island, a popular luxury boutique hotel in the Bahamas, was recently sold to Don and Kelly Jenkins and will reopen as a rebranded hotel, said Henry Rolle, general manager of the property. “After purchasing the property, [the new owners] decided to lease the business – hotel and […]

St Thomas Is Getting New Flights From Miami

One of the Caribbean’s hottest destinations is set for a new route from Miami.  As part of its expansion to Miami, Spirit Airlines will kick off new flights to St Thomas, US Virgin Islands beginning in November.  The new nonstop service, which is slated to debut Nov. 18, will operate three times each week.  It’s […]

Margaritaville Set to Debut New Dominican Republic Resort in November

Margaritaville is set to open its newest all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean in November, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The new Margaritaville Island Reserve by Karisma is slated to open in November and is already taking reservations, according to the company.  The hotel will feature a total of 228 guest rooms and 40 luxury villas; the […]

A New Hilton Is Coming to Puerto Vallarta

Hilton is opening its first-ever all-inclusive resort in Puerto Vallarta, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The new Hilton Vallarta All-Inclusive Resort is slated to open in the late third quarter, according to Hilton Hotels.  The hotel is currently taking reservations for stays beginning Aug. 16, according to Hilton’s Web site. The property, set between the Bay […]

Aruba Waives Testing for Certain Vaccinated U.S. Travelers

Aruba has updated its entry protocols, with new rules that waive pre-testing requirements for certain fully vaccinated American travelers.  But it’s not quite that simple. Crucially, the island is only waiving testing for U.S. residents who have been fully vaccinated and have a SMART Health Card vaccine record.  For now, that means a relatively small […]

Rum Journal: Kenny Chesney’s Newest Caribbean Rum Cream

We’ve written before about music legend Kenny Chesney’s Caribbean rum brand, Blue Chair Bay.  And while the range is solid, it’s the rum creams that truly stand out — setting a very high bar for the category, particularly with uncommon flavors for rum cream like Key Lime.  Now, the Barbados-sourced Blue Chair Bay is at […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Little Bay, St Maarten

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Cheryl Livingston, who sent in this delightful shot of Little Bay in St Maarten.  Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean?  Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name and the location of the photo.  It […]

Hilton Is Opening Two New Resorts in Tulum, Mexico

Hilton is making a major move in one of the hottest destinations in the Caribbean: Tulum.  The hospitality company has announced plans to expand with two new resorts in the Mexican Caribbean hotspot: the Hilton Tulum All-Inclusive Resort and the Conrad Tulum.  “Mexico has always been an incredibly important destination for Hilton,” said Danny Hughes, […]

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